This study aims to inspire the field of landscape architecture to deepen interdisciplinary collaboration to better support people experiencing homelessness. The
thesis begins with a literature review to understand existing research surrounding
homelessness and how it relates to landscape architecture. This study then analyzes
five existing tiny house villages created to address homelessness. A template of eight
categories of criteria guides the case study analysis; the categories were developed
based on existing qualitative analyses of similar developments. The five case studies
are then critiqued together to observe successes, shortcomings, and opportunities for
future involvement of landscape architects in the work of eliminating homelessness in
the United States. The findings reveal evidence for future collaboration between
landscape architects and policymakers, social workers, and nonprofits—specifically in
areas of user autonomy, ecological resilience, and governance when designing tiny
house communities for people experiencing homelessness.
INDEX WORDS:
Tiny House Village, Interdisciplinary Cooperation,
Homelessness, Case Study
